Caretaker

Academics; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a reliable School Caretaker to join a welcoming, Ofsted-rated 'Good' school in the Liversedge area on a temporary basis. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean and presentable environment for pupils and staff, supporting day-to-day site operations.

The ideal candidate has caretaking or maintenance experience, understands health and safety procedures, and can work independently. DBS check is required or willing to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking, maintenance or site management experience is desirable.
• Experience working within a school or similar environment would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach to work.
• Reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one, is required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs around the school site.
• Ensuring the school premises are safe, secure and well maintained.
• Opening and locking up the school buildings when required.
• Conducting routine health and safety checks.
• Supporting with cleaning, site inspections and general upkeep.
• Responding promptly to maintenance issues and assisting with the day-to-day running of the school site.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Health & safety knowledge

Independent working

Reliability

Job description

We are recruiting for a reliable and hardworking School Caretaker to join a welcoming, Ofsted-rated 'Good' school in the Liversedge area on a temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented school environment, helping to ensure that pupils and staff have the best possible surroundings in which to learn and work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs around the school site.
• Ensuring the school premises are safe, secure and well maintained.
• Opening and locking up the school buildings when required.
• Conducting routine health and safety checks.
• Supporting with cleaning, site inspections and general upkeep.
• Responding promptly to maintenance issues and assisting with the day-to-day running of the school site.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous caretaking, maintenance or site management experience is desirable.
• Experience working within a school or similar environment would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach to work.
• Reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one, is required.

What's on Offer?

• An opportunity to work within a supportive, Ofsted-rated 'Good' school.
• A temporary position with a friendly and welcoming team.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

If you're an experienced caretaker or maintenance professional looking for your next opportunity in the Liversedge area, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.